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A Photo Trip through Plymouth Harbor

Plymouth is one of many beautiful small towns along the coastline in Massachusetts. This town is rich in historical significance and natural beauty. Whether you are a history buff or photographer, you will appreciate the diverse range of activities and ample sightseeing. Most notably, Plymouth is ...

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Faneuil Hall Marketplace – Boston’s Famous Dining & Shopping Destination

Faneuil Hall is a historic shopping, dining and entertainment marketplace located near the waterfront in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established in 1742 and was the site of America’s first town meeting. Many famous political figures have made speeches here including Samuel Adams. Today, it ...

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WaterFire Providence: The Summer’s Biggest Artistic Event

Waterfire is a popular artistic event taking place in Providence, Rhode Island during the summer and early fall months. This event takes place in downtown Providence at WaterPlace Park. Over 80 bonfires are lit on the river on an award-winning sculpture created by artist Barnaby Evans. Now going ...

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25 Fun Things to do in Chicago this Summer

Chicago is one of the best summer cities! There are so many events, festivals, and beautiful places to explore, making it the ideal summer destination city. Having once lived in Chicago for over 20 years, I have had plenty of summer adventures over the years. Whether you are in a mood for fitness, ...

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Pilgrim Memorial State Park & the Plymouth Waterfront

Last weekend, Mike and I decided to take a drive over to Plymouth, Massachusetts for a stroll along the waterfront. This was our first time back in several years, so we decided to head over to Plymouth Rock and take a few updated pictures. Unfortunately, the Mayflower II replica is currently ...

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Plymouth’s Historic Burial Hill: History & Beauty Rolled into One

Burial Hill is a historic cemetery located in Plymouth, Massachusetts with gravestones dating back to the 1600’s. It is the final resting place of several Pilgrims, including Governor William Bradford and Mary Allerton, the last surviving passenger of the Mayflower. It is located on Leyden ...

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Plymouth Center for the Arts – a Small, Yet Classy Art Gallery

Today, we stopped by the Plymouth Center for the Arts for The Fine Art of Photography 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition Reception and Awards Ceremony. Live music, a cash bar, various appetizers, along with free admission were provided to all guests. We enjoyed browsing through the beautiful photography ...

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Fall River Heritage State Park: Fantastic Views of the Taunton River

Fall River Heritage State Park is located on the Taunton River in Fall River, Massachusetts. There is a small boardwalk (about a 1.25 mile walking path), an antique carousel, and a World War II Memorial. Adjacent to the state park lies Battleship Cove, a maritime and war museum. The USS ...

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Newport Rhode Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Newport Rhode Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade was much more festive and entertaining than the Worcester area parade. Newport is also located along the coast which is a bonus. The parade wasn’t too far away from the famous Newport Mansions. It seems that more people in this area got ...

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Worcester St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This weekend I attended the 2013 Worcester St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Luckily, the weather was unusually warm for New England (mid 50’s following a big snow storm is nice!). The parade had some interesting floats, but wasn’t as big or festive as other St. Pats Day parades I have ...

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